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disjunct Definition

dis·junct (dis juŋkt′, dis′juŋkt′)

adjective

  1. disjoined; separated
  2. Music having to do with progression by intervals greater than a second
  3. Zool. having the body sharply divided by deep furrows, as in the divisions into head, thorax, and abdomen in most insects

Etymology: L disjunctus, pp. of disjungere: see disjoin

disjunct Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • distribution: The ability of saltmarsh to adjust to climate change will be limited by the disjunct distribution of saltmarshes.
  • population: World: There are 2 disjunct populations in Africa.